Real Estate Principles
Example Course Schedule
A 16-week schedule covering all core real estate principles topics — chapters, quizzes, assignments, and exams.
28
Chapters
8
Assignments
3
Exams
Wk01
Introduction to Real Estate Principles
- Introduction to Real Estate Principles
- Evolution of Real Estate Markets
Wk02
Real Estate Value Drivers
- What is Value?
- 5 Attributes of Real Estate Value
- Market Analysis
Quiz: Real Estate Value Drivers · 30 ptsAssignment: Local Economy 🏛️ · 30 pts
Wk03
Real Estate Economics
- Introduction to Markets
- Real Estate Economics
Quiz: Real Estate Economics · 30 ptsAssignment: Elasticity Analysis 📈 · 30 pts
Wk04
Real Estate Law
- Legal Aspects of Real Estate
- Ownership Limitations
Quiz: Real Estate Law · 30 pts
Wk05
Exam 1 · 100 pts
Wk06
Time Value of Money
- Time Value of Money
- DCF & Annuities
Quiz: Time Value of Money · 30 ptsAssignment: Saving Up! 💰 · 30 pts
Wk07
Introduction to Appraisal
- What is Good Appraisal?
- Valuation Approaches (Sales, Cost & Income)
Quiz: Introduction to Appraisal · 30 ptsAssignment: Single Family Home Valuation 🏡 · 30 pts
Wk08
Buying Residential
- Rent vs. Own
- The Buying Process
- Investing in Residential
- Brokerage
Quiz: Buying Residential · 30 ptsAssignment: Rent vs. Own Analysis 🔑 · 30 pts
Wk09
Mortgage Fundamentals
- Mortgage Fundamentals
- Selecting A Mortgage
Quiz: Mortgage Fundamentals · 30 ptsAssignment: Selecting a Mortgage 🤔 · 30 pts
Wk10
Reading Week
Wk11
Exam 2 · 100 pts
Wk12
Buying Commercial Real Estate
- Understanding Commercial Leases
- Basic Real Estate DCF
- The Impact of Real Estate Taxes
Quiz: Buying Commercial Real Estate · 30 ptsAssignment: Four Tenant Before Tax DCF 🏢 · 30 pts
Wk13
Buying REITs
- What Are REITs?
- How to Invest in REITs
Quiz: Buying REITs · 30 ptsAssignment: REIT Foundations 📊 · 30 pts
Wk14
Sustainability Strategy & Initiatives
- Sustainability Strategy
- Sustainability Initiatives
Quiz: Sustainability Strategy & Initiatives · 30 pts
Wk15
Public Policy Impact on Minority Communities
- Real Estate & Public Policy
- Atlanta: Living Case Study
Wk16
Exam 3 · 100 pts